Madison County Health Data
Madison County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
266
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.4%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 47.6 per 100K
Dentists
14.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.4
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Madison County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 38.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% | 32.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.1% | 23.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.6% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.1% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.2% | 75.6% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.5% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.5% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Madison County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Madison County Uninsured Rate Remains Below State and National Levels
Health data brief for Madison County, Illinois.
In Madison County, 5.5% of residents are uninsured, a figure that is lower than the Illinois state average of 6.3% and the national average of approximately 10%. This distinctive metric highlights a higher rate of health coverage among the local population compared to broader geographic norms. The county's life expectancy is recorded at 75.4 years, which is slightly lower than the state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. For clinical care access, the county has 48 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 70, while there are 266 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is just above the national median of 250. Additionally, 15.4% of adults report poor or fair health, which is more favorable than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data at the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.